This is not an in-depth look at all of the research on the brain (such a resource would fill stacks of books). Instead, the goal of this brain tour is to familiarize you with major brain structures and their functions. The cerebral cortex is the part of the brain that functions to make human beings unique.
Poems. Even if you aren't a poet, you can still write a simple poem in your child's birthday card. It doesn't have to be perfect. You can be as silly and clever as you want, and it doesn't even need to make a ton of sense. Even a short, simple poem about her can be memorable.
Reading. 1  Read to your child every day. 2  Discuss what you read with your child. 3  Show your child how to hold a book and turn the pages. 4  Point out the pictures, and discuss them. 5  In online stories and in books, point to the words of the story as you read them. 6  Show your child that reading is important and that you read for pleasure. 7  Point out words ... In online stories and in books, point to the words of the story as you read them. 2  Show your child that reading is important and that you read for pleasure. 3  Point out words that you see around you everyday. 4  When your child is ready (approximately at age 3 or 4), read alphabet books.